The Book of Gems
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“A glittering tale of academic jealousy and ancient artifacts, The Book of Gems is a pulse-pounding adventure.” —Katherine Addison, author of The Goblin Emperor
Some truths are shatterproof...
It’s been centuries since the Jeweled Valley and its magical gems were destroyed. In the republics that rose from its ashes, scientists craft synthetic jewels to heat homes, power gadgetry, and wage war.
Dr. Devina Brunai is one of these scientists. She also is the only person who believes true gems still exist. The recent unearthing of the Palace of Gems gives her the perfect opportunity to find them and prove her naysayers wrong.
Her chance is snatched away at the last moment when her mentor steals her research and wins the trip for himself. Soon, his messages from the field transform into bizarre ramblings about a book, a Prince, and an enemy borne of the dark. Now Dev must enter the Valley, find her mentor, and save her research before they, like gems, become relics of a time long forgotten.
More books in the Gem Universe:
The Jewel and Her Lapidary
The Fire Opal Mechanism
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Fran Wilde
Fran Wilde’s books include her Nebula and Compton Crook award–winning debut Updraft and the Nebula award–winning, Best of NPR selection Riverland. Her fiction has appeared in numerous publications and “best of” anthologies. She teaches at colleges and MFA programs nationwide; edits fiction for the Sunday Morning Transport; writes nonfiction for publications including the Washington Post, the New York Times, and NPR.org; and hoards both fountain pens and ink. You can find her at Franwilde.net.
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